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Surface Shield Roofing Company LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Surface Shield Roofing Company LLC ranks #3,439 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty40% serious
$65,718
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#3,439
of 99,447 penalized employers

Surface Shield Roofing Company LLC in Honolulu, HI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $65,718. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Surface Shield Roofing Company LLC 4 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,439 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, De La Vega Painting, LLC in Waltham, MA is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#3,439
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 72/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Surface Shield Roofing Company LLC runs far above peers (9.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$65,718 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($65,718) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $65,718 $0 $55,000+ every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Surface Shield Roofing Company LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALLEN'S EXCAVATION, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8LIPRUS U MASONRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18JOSE RAFAEL VASQUEZ-…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5ROCK ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8KBS, INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4JENESIS ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3HUFFMAN CONTRACTORS,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5SPOKANE ROOFING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9TRIMCO MASTER MILLWO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14COOPER OUTDOOR ADVER…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4ABOVE AND BEYOND CON…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6J.D. ECKMAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3GOEBEL FORMING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2CHERRY CREEK CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21O'NEAL CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3BERGER & KING, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2THURMAN TN HWY DEPT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26THE HAYNER HOYT CORP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0LINK CONSTRUCTION GR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0COLORADO STRUCTURES,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1Surface Shield Roofi…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5
Surface Shield Roofing Company LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Surface Shield Roofing Company LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Surface Shield Roofing Company LLC ranks #852 at $65,718 current penalty.

How Surface Shield Roofing Company LLC Compares

Surface Shield Roofing Company LLC's 1.25 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (9.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2016-12-10

Last Inspection

2024-01-22

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,430

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 7 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $16,430 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

40.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$83,171

Current Penalty Amount

$65,718

Penalty Reduction

21.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,453 from the initial assessment of $83,171. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Surface Shield Roofing Company LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Surface Shield Roofing Company LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 5 3.3
Total Penalty $65,718 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,430 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Surface Shield Roofing Company LLC, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($65,718 here).

Abraham Construction LLC $65,600 NE Angeles Contractor INC. $65,945 CA Edd Services LLC $65,489 WI Panthera Painting INC Also DBA Panthera Painting C $65,950 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Allen's Excavation, INC. 4 insp. Tallahassee, FL Liprus U Masonry, INC. 4 insp. Chicago, IL Jose Rafael Vasquez-Balandran 4 insp. El Paso, TX Rock Roofing, LLC 4 insp. Tucson, AZ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Quality Construction & Plumbing
Marietta, GA
0 inspections $0
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Hickory, NC
0 inspections $0
Absolute Builders - GSA/Grunley St Elizabeths
Washington, DC
0 inspections $0
De La Vega Painting, LLC
Waltham, MA
0 inspections $0
Abraham Construction LLC
Elkhorn, NE
4 inspections $65,600

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Surface Shield Roofing Company LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Surface Shield Roofing Company LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 4 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Surface Shield Roofing Company LLC have? ▼
Surface Shield Roofing Company LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $65,718.
How many OSHA inspections has Surface Shield Roofing Company LLC had? ▼
Surface Shield Roofing Company LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-12-10 and the most recent on 2024-01-22. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Surface Shield Roofing Company LLC? ▼
Surface Shield Roofing Company LLC has been assessed $65,718 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $83,171 (a 21.0% reduction).
Does Surface Shield Roofing Company LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Surface Shield Roofing Company LLC has 2 serious violations, and 2 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Surface Shield Roofing Company LLC operate in? ▼
Surface Shield Roofing Company LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Surface Shield Roofing Company LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Surface Shield Roofing Company LLC ranks #3,439 (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Surface Shield Roofing Company LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Surface Shield Roofing Company LLC's total OSHA penalty of $65,718 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (9.7x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, De La Vega Painting, LLC in Waltham, MA is a similar construction employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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